My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

took a seat at the table with

‘dream’ and received many gasps

I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the

finally asked, looking back and forth between the

are some things that just haven’t been adding

squeezed my

as I stared at him, "Like

maybe a little too friendly, and when

are to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring him down but wound

thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees, yet he couldn’t stop his

I

in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command

that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t

you think Apollo is a part of

this time who

more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear,

Zayd told me gently.

by my

you could get in

can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border done at least three times a

a bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha"

the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to

told me as he sat down next to me.I was now sitting

really in

going to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want to go over with me?"

to the packhouse." I

out walking around

at

We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak with a

next door to his where Adria

had large books in front of them

"Any luck?"

down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats

and Genesis both looked at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but

Adria replied.

grabbed a book titled, Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the

is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of

she rose from

get Blaze

walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he picked

the book she was currently reading and stood stretching

the phone; he said he would

the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time

explain Kyra’s mood

miss a meal, I thought to

with everyone as

Kyra in her highchair between her and

back on everything that has happened and is still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t really know anything about

focused mainly on Kyra and how she has been

think it

were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or give me very vague answers in

murmured

think we should

worry, but he didn’t

but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be

into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything

eating lunch, Genesis and Adria took the kids to her house so they could take a

brains behind all of this," I stated not waiting for everyone

in surprise at

I have regular phone calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the

silence once

stopped pacing the office to gauge

agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or

I thought about it,

did the

I looked at Zayd.

had said he was on the phone before lunch,

did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say

scrunched my face a little, "Why not talk on the phone

smiled at me, "Vampires are very

as he led me to sit down, "And your pacing is about to drive me crazy,

a sigh, wishing none of

looked at Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton for a

one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about

as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again,

felt he needed to move his pack next

to do that?" I

has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan of Apollo’s," Dane

loyalty wasn’t with Apollo, but

he has been willing to stand beside us without hesitation from the

Adria call

"remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be

office, the silence once again